Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $43,420 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.88
10th percentile $34,820
90th percentile $56,020
Employed locally 90
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,820
    25th
    $37,040
    50th (median)
    $43,420
    75th
    $49,040
    90th
    $56,020

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Bill and Account Collectors salary vs area income 59% Median Bill and Account Collectors salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bill and Account Collectors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $68,290
    Napa, CA $66,940
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $65,830
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $64,290
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $62,810

    Nearby metros — Bill and Account Collectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $68,290
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $55,880
    Anchorage, AK $54,850
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $53,560
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $52,820
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $52,670

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$38,240
    Customer Service Representatives$36,860
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$38,220
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bill and Account Collectors make per hour in Wilmington?

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Wilmington, NC is $20.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.11 or more per hour.

    Is Wilmington above or below average for Bill and Account Collectors salaries?

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Wilmington, NC is 5.7% below the national median of $46,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bill and Account Collectors in Wilmington?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $34,820 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,040.